Tower 1026048 — Axtell, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026048 — tower (type not specified) near Axtell, Nebraska. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026048 is a 97 m (319 ft) tower near Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 27, 1982. It is registered to PLATTE VALLEY TOWERS INC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026048 |
| Unique system identifier | 126834 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 27, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Aug 13, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 82-ACE-142-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Kearney, NE · FRN 0002540623
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2 MI W
- City
- Axtell
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68924
- County
- Kearney County
- County FIPS
- 31099
- Coordinates
- 40.48000, -99.17444
Within ~40 km
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- Minden, NE · 1210415396 m
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How tall is structure 1026048 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1026048 is roughly in line with the 99 m average across the 35 structures registered in Kearney County. It is about 26% above the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 677 m, which puts the top of the structure 774 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026048, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Axtell in Kearney County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.48000, -99.17444, with the site address filed as "2 MI W". Kearney County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. Nebraska as a whole has 2,687 registrations, the 28th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Minden, NE · 1210415, a tower at 396 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1026048 on Aug 13, 1997. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,069 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026048?
The FCC record lists PLATTE VALLEY TOWERS INC of Kearney, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002540623. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 82-ACE-142-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026048?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (319 ft), and 774 m (2,539 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026048?
The registered owner is PLATTE VALLEY TOWERS INC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026048?
It is located near Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska at 2 MI W (40.48000, -99.17444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 27, 1982.
What type of structure is 1026048?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kearney County, NE?
Kearney County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1026048, Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/axtell-1026048 (data as of October 20, 2026).